The big-character display that saw Doncaster Rovers beat Crawley Town
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Gary McSheffrey’s Doncaster have fallen to twelfth in League Two after three straight defeats, but did halt their losing run against Lincoln City in the Papa Johns Trophy on Tuesday.
Their opponents today, who are led by Kevin Betsy – also in his first senior managerial role – have won just once in the league this term, with two defeats in their last two.
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Doncaster Rovers v Crawley Town LIVE
Key Events
- Doncaster looking to put an end to three straight defeats in League Two
- Crawley have lost their last two in league and cup
- Rovers beat Lincoln City in the Papa Johns Trophy on Tuesday
A brilliant response in the second half. Doncaster needed the cushion of a two-goal lead to relax and might have scored more on another day.
Credit where it’s due, they needed a performance and result and produced when it mattered with goals from Olowu, Miller (two) and Hurst.
Almost a Miller hat-trick
Another awesome cross-field ball from Tomlin, which Miller takes in his path, but this time he’s offside.
GOAL - 4-1!
A brilliant driving run from Kyle Hurst after George Miller fed him the ball on the halfway line. He beats four defenders on the sprint before poking the ball home. A brilliant solo effort.
Nice competition between those two for goals now. Five for Miller, four for Hurst, who only does worldies.
Great vision from Tomlin
He plays a quarterback pass which finds the run of Miller, whose header loops over. Eighty minutes gone.
Close seems fine
He takes a seat in the stands after receiving a round of applause from the home fans as he made his way towards the dugout.
Ben Close is down. Harrison Biggins coming on.
Another really encouraging performance from Close, who is able to leave the field OK.
Dominic Telford is on
He replaces Caleb Chukwuemaka. Telford scored 26 goals in all competitions last term, but has just one this term.
GOAL - 3-1!
Just as Crawley are about to bring Dominic Telford (last season’s top-scorer) on Agard tries a half volley that hits Miller and falls into his path before he fires a delicious volley high into the goal. Lovely finish. A bit lucky, but Doncaster won’t care.
Crawley counter
James Tilley should do better after he’s found in the box. The ball seems to take him by surprise, however, and he pokes wide.
GOAL - 2-1 to Rovers!
George Miller converts from the spot after Kieran Agard won the spot kick when his header was met by the arm of a Crawley defender.
Keeper went the right way and got a touch. Still, four goals for Miller this term.
Mitchell smothers from close range
Kyle Knoyle misses his interception and Caleb Chukwuemeka is there to collect. He flicks the ball back to a teammate, whose low effort is smothered by Mitchell from close range.
HT - 1-1
Doncaster will be very frustrated with themselves for throwing away their advantage just two minutes after taking the lead. It’s taken the shine off what was an encouraging first half.
Very muted atmosphere at the interval. There is definitely something in this game for Rovers but as we have seen Crawley are a threat and a far from out of it.